Beautiful roses

The hospice worker who bathed Nan today brought us these beautiful roses.  #LegacyHospice

Hand photos

Tired of the hand photos?

#motherdaughterhandmodels #ilovemymom #hospice

Busy lunch at Senor Taco

Chuck and I went for a walk

#PortlandTemple

The vigil continues

#dyingisseriousbusiness #enoughsuffering #ilovemymom

Outside the window by Nan's hospital bed

This is life

Hospice at last

After a few bumps in the road we had a visit from Legacy Hospice.  This is Jessica the hospice nurse AKA game changer.  Today was a very good day.

This is one of about 50 framed pieces of art in my parents' apartment.  That's how I've always felt about my mom.  In the words of Grandpa Pitchforth, "last night was a rough one."  She never slept; she talked and sang and yelled until 6:30am.  Hospice will be here soon and so will a hospital bed.  We can't do this alone.  #dementiayouarecruel

The Reds

My mom calls us "the Reds".  John and Robyn drove from LA and got here tonight.

Sibling selfie

#Chuckistheskinnyone #wemissRobes #heisnohelprightnow

Loving hands

TBT: Family photo

#OlanMills #pattonmemories #siblinglove #matchyourearringstoyourcollar

Leaving Boston

Destination: Portland

My 15th trip in 2 1/2 years.  My mom's health has taken a downward turn.  I hope and pray I can have a little more time with her.  #ilovemymom #flyingthroughphoenixwhichisnotreallyontheway

#sewhappy

On Saturday I met a woman and her daughter as I was leaving Market Basket.  They were asking for donations to help the 12 year old girl; she has a brain tumor and has gone blind and her growth has been affected.  We shared our stories and she told me about a camp Adrianne was going to.  I asked for her email and got the camp address and today I mailed these headbands to her.  I hope she loves the camp.  #ihatebraintumors

Seen on the way to work

#morelove #lovemore

Hermana Patton

She should have worn a BYU-Hawaii t-shirt for this photo.  :)

She's doing well and loving her mission.  And she got bumped to the SLC West Mission as of July 1st.

I'm so proud of her and love hearing about her adventures and experiences.

#hermanapatton #sistermissionary #wearemormon

Emily Snyder

The birthday girl was at the Arlington Ward today.  #arlingtonwardfriendsareforever

#siblingselfie

Chuck is on his way home; it was great to see him in Boston.